“Would you and your family help Mickey open the Magic Kingdom?” A Cast Member was holding up a scrap of paper for me to read, her finger over her lips as if to make sure I didn’t shriek with excitement and alert all of the guests waiting around us. I nodded quickly, speechless, and that was […]
Meet the Princesses…Without Ever Waiting in Line!
Calling all princesses, princes and lovers of royalty! As a mom to a princess of my own (and a prince who tolerates his sister), I know that each magical Disney Parks vacation is not complete without some face time with the regal Disney princesses. But with all of the options for FastPass+ today, sometimes planning […]
Magical DIStractions Weekly Recap
It was a fairly hopping week at Magical DIStractions and we’d hate for you to miss any of the action! To make sure you are in the know when it comes to all things Disney, check out all the articles and breaking news stories our DIStracted authors cooked up for you this week. We started […]
Who Wishes to Celebrate Their Own Castle Magic with Us?
No image is more identifiable to Magic Kingdom Theme Park Guests than the iconic Cinderella Castle. I confess, I love walking down Main Street toward the home of the favorite princess of my childhood. Its beauty and splendor evoke smiles and happy tears each day as Guests like me head down Main Street, USA toward the icon […]
Holiday Minnie Transformation Package Now Available at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!
I have some great news to share with you! Disney’s Fairy Godmothers-in-Training are adding a touch of holiday magic to transformations at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Parks! New Holiday Minnie Packages were added to the list of transformation packages on November 8 and will be available through January 3, 2016 or while supplies last. With the wave […]
The Magic That Is Cinderella Castle
When thinking about the Magic Kingdom, I’d bet most people immediately think about the iconic Cinderella Castle. This beautiful architectural center of the park stands at 189 feet and is the tallest structure in Magic Kingdom Park! DIStracted Trivia: The height of the castle is important- if it was any taller, then by the Federal Aviation Administration […]
Bay Lake Tower – Our First Disney Vacation Club Stay!
Last fall our family took the plunge of purchasing into Disney Vacation Club (DVC). In June we were able to take our first family trip as DVC owners. We did a split stay between Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. (A review of The Villas at the […]
Five Favorite Character Dining Locations
One of the highlights of each trip to Walt Disney World Resort is the character dining experiences. We love having the one-on-one interaction with our favorite pals and watching our little guys’ faces light up with delight. I’ve compiled a completely unscientific list (i.e.: I asked my 2 and 4 year old) of our Five Favorite […]
Let’s Get Electric on Main Street!
“Purely magical!” is how I would describe the Main Street Electrical Parade (MSEP) at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Ever since I can remember this parade has always mesmerized me. The 20 minutes that the show lasts is completely electrifying. Starting at Town Square and winding its way to the back of the park, Tinker Bell leads the […]
“Wishing” to Add Extra Magic to Your Vacation?
From the very first time I saw Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, I was hooked. There was just something so magical about sharing that moment with my family that I will never forget. A few years ago, I was looking for a way to surprise my family with something while we were on vacation at […]